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Dear readers:
Alex Modesitt
Editor-In-Chief, Indiana Statesman
I hope that everyone’s unpacked, settled in and ready to face the challenges of the school year ahead. For the many of you just beginning your college experience, I would like to welcome you to Indiana State University and wish you all the best. At the end of the previous Spring semester, many of you packed up your belongings and headed back to the friendly confines of your parents’ homes to recharge your batteries from a hectic school year. With such a diverse and driven student body, however, I have no doubt that some others went forth into the world and made a difference in people’s lives while completing internships or other personal ventures. However, a few of us here at the Statesman stayed behind and put together this special issue in an attempt to make moving back to campus a more enjoyable experience and to keep you up to date on the happenings around campus. In this issue you’ll find some tips and tricks that will help alleviate some of the stresses that accompany living on and off campus. You will also find an in-depth piece on homesickness and the services provided to students that help combat this common college malady. We’ve also included stories that involve topics other than the four walls that surround you, such as theater recaps and awards given to Indiana State staff. In short, there is something in here for everyone. Going forward into this semester, my wish for all of you is for you to get out as much as you can and enjoy all of the services and programs that are put together just for us, the students. If you can’t get out, however, don’t forget to pick up the latest issue of the Statesman to stay informed.
Have a great year,
Alex Modesitt Editor-in-Chief Indiana Statesman
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Letter from University College Dean
Dr. Linda S. Maule
Dean, University College
Welcome, Class of 2018! We at the University College are thrilled you have chosen to become a Sycamore and that you see value in the intellectual challenge and transformational opportunities a college education provides. As you learned at New Student Orientation, the transition from high school to university is difficult, even for the savvy student. During the first semester, you should expect to stumble and get your fair share of metaphorical bumps and bruises. Please remember there is no shame in stumbling or even falling. We all learn through failure. Ultimately, a measure of person is not on whether they have failed, but how they respond to their failures and overcome life’s obstacles. Along these lines, this semester will require, on your part, grit and resilience. Sometimes you will have to “gut it out,” “suck it up” or simply persevere. At other times, you will have to admit you don’t know the answers and ask for help. It is far more courageous to ask for assistance than
go it alone. We at the University College are here to support you. We are your partners in your academic and personal success. We also wholeheartedly wish for you the following in your first semester: • You find your intellectual or professional passion • You are “electrified” by a lecture, class discussion or project • You learn something wondrous • You stay up all night talking to friends about an event on campus or a subject in class • You take a strategic risk and are empowered as a result (even if it doesn’t work out the way you expected it would) • You learn about yourself through serving others • You feel pride as a result of overcoming an obstacle or meeting high expectations • You experience the joy of being exposed to diverse ideas and peoples • You gain confidence in your ability
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ISU Foundation staffer recognized by NAACP Sadie All
ISU Communications and Marketing The NAACP has recognized Kale Walker, human resources director with the Indiana State University Foundation, with the Clara Luper Youth & College Advisor of the Year Award. The award is presented to one adult from each of the seven regions around the nation who demonstrate excellent leadership and guidance while assisting young people in their civil rights activities. The NAACP presented the award during its annual convention in Las Vegas. Walker was one of seven regional winners. This is the first time that Indiana State has received the national award. The university won second place in 2009 for the National College Chapter of the year and has been recognized as State Chapter of the Year for four consecutive years. Indiana State’s NAACP student chapter nominated Walker for the award based on his dedicated day-today influence within the chapter, along with
a yearlong compilation of his work with the events the chapter presented to campus. Walker holds three degrees from Indiana State and hopes to one day pursue a Ph.D. in higher education. He has been director of human resources at the ISU Foundation since 2008, and has served as the NAACP student chapter advisor at Indiana State for 3 1/2 years. “My full time job is director of HR for the foundation, but our whole purpose for being here is the students,” Walker said. “The kids are in my office daily. If it’s for instructions, a pep talk, how to deal with a professor, personal issues, or just a caring face... I’m there for them.” Walker said he did not have positive mentors growing up, but he has found that in his life now, and some of those mentors are his students. “[Receiving this award] lets me know that I’m doing right by the students,” He said. “This is not my award; this award truly belongs to the students, because it’s actually them who made a difference on campus.”
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Advantages of living in residence halls are plenty Kylie Adkins Opinions Editor You’ve finally done it; you are a freshman and ready for your college experience. One of the first things that you will experience will be your dorm room and roommate for the year. You’re away from your parents and it’s time to start living — within reason — that is. Dorm life isn’t the worst thing you’ll ever deal with, but you will face certain challenges. You are in close proximity to all of your neighbors, you have a roommate who you may not have known before you moved in and you’re starting school in a new place full of all new people. The floor you end up living on your freshman year may provide some of the easiest friends and enemies you will make throughout your years at Indiana State University. You may end up rooming with the same roommate for years later, and you may even find your best friend on that floor. Living on campus is also full of conveniences to make the adjustment easier, like the dining hall. Dining halls
provide easy access to premade food, removing the need to learn to cook for yourself. You are in proximity to all of the events that occur on campus, so you can always attend, assuming a class doesn’t conflict. There are tons of events at the beginning of the year, including the movie on the lawn. You don’t need to worry about finding parking daily unless you work off campus. If you forget something going to class or an on-campus job, you can run back to your dorm and not be 30 to 40 minutes late. You can oversleep and still be on time, and you don’t have to worry about being caught up by the trains. Another nice thing about the dorms is that you don’t have to worry about monthly bills — everything has already been paid for — and you don’t have to stress about accidentally destroying your credit. Dormitories are the best way to get acclimated to school at first, since they provide a support system and you still have easy access to just about anything you need.
Students in Sandison Hall get themselves and their belongings settled in for the upcoming fall semester (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
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Learning to live on your own
Kylie Adkins Opinions Editor
We spend much of our lives waiting to be able to live by ourselves. No rules, no parents and nothing to annoy you is what you think it will be like, but it isn’t anything like that. When I say living on your own, I don’t just mean away from your parents, I mean having to pay your own rent and bills and living on your own. It isn’t always fun and it isn’t always easy, especially if you don’t have a job that pays very well. There are many unforeseen costs that will take you by surprise if you make just enough to cover your rent. Sometimes your car might break down or you may need more food because your roommate ate all of yours. Maybe you ate out one too many times this week — whatever it is — there’s often no one there to help you. Many people find that the stress is worth the freedom of no longer having your parents look over your shoulder, and college is a great time to learn how to take care of yourself. You have friends who are going through the same thing, and your parents may not be too far away.
When you have first left the nest, it may be difficult to budget successfully. Especially since you may not realize just how expensive groceries actually are or you may forget to budget out gas money, which is necessary to get to school and work. There are also more constraints you need to think about. You can’t sleep in until 20 minutes before class and be on time. You also need to take into account the amount of time it takes to find parking and walk to class, so you have to wake up earlier too. A lot of responsibility comes with moving out and trying to be independent. It is important to find people to lean on when things get rough, and to also keep track of your finances. All in all, living on your own can be a very rewarding experience that can give you invaluable practice in handling your personal finances and time management skills. Once we graduate, most of us will be on our own and will need to have a grasp on these skills in order to avoid costly mistakes. Learning these skills while in a controlled environment like college gives you all the responsibility with minimal risk.
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Valdez a welcome addition to the Theater Department HEIDI STAGGS Chief Design Editor Department of Theater faculty newcomer David Valdez cites the time he wore six-inch platform heels on stage as the most memorable moment of his acting career. During the Asolo Repertory Theater production of “Las Meninas” in 2011, Valdez was required to wear tall heels to appear taller than the dwarf character Nabo, who was played by an actor of normal height. Valdez seasoned in both on and off stage theater business will begin his teaching career this semester at Indiana State University. Valdez said while his expertise is leadership in the arts, he is excited to teach Introduction to Play Analysis this Fall. Valdez began his acting career at a young Department age. “I understudied of Theater the character Sutter for the world premiere of Faculty ‘The Innocents’ by Steve Member
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Drukmen out of NYU,” he said. “I started out as a kid actor but always wanted to be in business,” he said. “I never knew theater could be a career.” Valdez shared another favorite moment in his acting career, he portrayed a five year old named Little Henry in “Gorey Stories” written by playwright Edward Gorey. “It was very interesting,” he said. “[Gorey] he is like the demented Dr. Suess of theater.” While Valdez shared his love of theater he also expressed his eagerness to begin teaching the next generation of actors and playwrights. “It is so fun to look at plays in a new way,” he said. “I am also eager to learn new interpretations from my students as well.” The Department of Theater offers both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts degrees in which students can concentrate in acting, design and technology or playwriting, dramaturgy or directing. During the academic year, students and faculty are given the chance to audition for numerous productions as well as participate in the Theater 101 Plays in the fall semester and in the spring semester’s New Play Festival.
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Crossroads Repertory Theatre presented four well-known plays tale. Playwright Tom Stoppard challenged In the dimly lit theater, Rosencrantz the concepts of reality with the wellexclaimed, “fire!” and instead of shuffling known question “To be or not to be?” While the concept of life was to the nearest exit, the audience sat captivated and enraptured by the clever challenged in “Rosencrantz and nuances that were penned into the script Guildenstern are Dead,” the witty Joe of “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts musical “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” Dead.” Indiana State University Department creates the connection between human of Theater Chair Chris Berchild directed desire and comedy. Director Bill Kincaid noted that the the summer production of “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead” after waiting musical was one that most adults would enjoy, because of the universal appeal to 20 years. Berchild, who is also summer associate the frameworks of love; from dating to artistic director for the Crossroads ultimately being widowed. “I see my nieces in their 20s liking Repertory Theatre, says the production was great for those “who don’t necessarily this. I can see my sister, who is divorced, relating to it,” he said. “I see myself in ‘get’ Shakespeare.” This summer marks the 450th a good relationship. I can even see my anniversary of William Shakespeare’s parents in the show.” The musical is the second-longestbirth and theaters across the state are participating in Shakespeare Across running Off-Broadway musical in Indiana, an effort to produce works history and was nominated for the Outer either written or inspired by Shakespeare Critics Circle Award as Outstanding Offto celebrate both the anniversary of Broadway musical in 1997. The Crossroads Repertory Theater his birth, and in three years, the 400th also featured another musical for their anniversary of his death. summer season. For those who don’t ISU alumna Rachelle know who Rosencrantz “I see my nieces in Martin Wilburn and Travis and Guildenstern are in relationship to their 20s liking this. I Dillon wrote “The Untold Shakespeare, the two are can see my sister who Story of Little John,” minor characters in the is divorced relating directed by ISU faculty member Arthur Feinsod. play “Hamlet” and are to it.” Rachelle and Travis were childhood friends of the Bill Kincaid, Director of I students of Feinsod while prince. The play takes place in Love You, You’re Perfect, completing their degrees. The musical turns the multiple eras, as the two Now Change. spotlight from the welltransition between the known Robin Hood to Roaring ‘20s in America and the fictional world of Hamlet’s tragic his trusty sidekick Little John, as Robin
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Actors from “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead” seem to share different views on why they are holding a skull (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
Hood and Maid Marian are the new monarchs in a society plagued by a mysterious Man in Black who is robbing them blind. Little John takes advantage of the opportunity to save the day, but ultimately is in the hands of Lady Hilda who is torn between sparing Little John or the Sheriff Melvin. Feinsod, who is also playwright of “Coming to See Aunt Sophie,” brought
the play home to the New Theater after it made its premiere last spring in Germany and Poland. The drama is based on the life of Jan Karski, a Polish courier during World War II who tried to stop the Holocaust using the words of the play’s title as his secret code. Karski was a Catholic member of the CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
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the Polish Underground, whose efforts to warn democratic leaders in Europe and United States of the actions against Jews in Poland, went without success. As “Coming to See Aunt Sophie” was Karski’s password for his final mission, Karski resurrects long-buried memories
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as he and the viewers flash back to his life as a younger man, reliving moments that include torture, disguise and witnessing history unfold. The Crossroads Repertory Theatre also presented the drama to the community with special performances at the CANDLES Holocaust Museum and at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation.
Two actors from the 2014 summer production of “The Untold Story of Little John” put on a jubilant performance (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
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Culinary quips and cooking tips for dorm room dinners JAKE PORTER Columnist Many of you are going to be living in the dorms of this university, and none of you who do so will have a full kitchen at your disposal. One way to look at this is to make use of the cafeteria and the Commons, but there is an issue with utilizing this constantly. Simply put, it costs a lot of money. Unless you have one of the more expensive credit/ Commons Cash packages, you cannot eat three meals a day throughout the entire school year. So the next step, aside from forming a petition/committee to raise the minimum credit allowance, is to eat elsewhere. Fast food and other restaurants are just as expensive after a while; no, the most cost-effective solution is to cook your own food. The only problem with this is, as previously stated, the dorm halls leave something to be desired when it comes to resources. Thus, this article will give tips on cooking within your dorm hall.
The first thing to clarify is that cooking is more than just tossing ramen into a microwave. Every floor has at least one oven with a stovetop sitting near a sink, sometimes also a can opener. With a stovetop and an oven, you can make most dishes rather easily. All you need to provide — other than the obvious ingredients — is at least one pan and a few stirring utensils. The main issue with doing this is the simple fact that you are not the only person living on the floor. I’ve found the best times to be cooking is during the middle of the day. This seems illogical, but most people will want to use it at night or during breakfast. So cooking, or at least starting to cook, in the middle of the day allows you the freedom to make complete use of the community equipment. The second big thing is to keep an eye on your cookware; do not leave anything unattended. It doesn’t matter if it’s while CONTINUED ON PAGE 15
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you’re cooking or you’re leaving them out to dry after cleaning them in the sink. There is no guarantee that they will be there when you return. I’m not necessarily saying that all students are thieves; I’m simply trying to remind all of you that college students come from all walks of life, and therefore not all will bother with the honor system. Another suggestion is to get others involved; what I mean is get some of your neighbors and friends to help pitch in, maybe everyone bring in one ingredient to a stew, or cake, or whatever. Then you all cook the community dish and eat like kings for the next few days, for roughly two bucks each. A bonus to this idea
is that you come together as a group, maybe even make some new friends. You can also swap recipes and maybe learn a thing or two from each other. The final tip for this is a suggestion to ease up on the level of dirty dishes, and that’s to rinse. This sounds silly, but you wouldn’t believe how many people I’ve met/lived with who couldn’t figure this out. The second you are done with something, bowl, cup, silverware, whatever just rinse it off with water. One, this’ll reduce dish soap use, and two, this allows you to reuse these utensils without having to wash them because you let the milk or soup residue harden. With these tips you won’t be living the high life; but your life will be real easy and cheap.
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Indiana State and CANDLES solidify partnership Indiana State University and CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center are joining forces to educate current and future generations about the Holocaust, genocide and related issues. “Indiana State is pleased to be involved in a new partnership with CANDLES that will help sustain this important organization that serves as a unique educational and cultural resource for our community and beyond,” university President Dan Bradley said Thursday at the Terre Haute museum founded by Holocaust survivor Eva Kor. “This partnership supports a number of our strategic goals and will provide great community service and experiential learning opportunities, including immersive travel experiences, for our students,” Bradley said. “CANDLES is dedicated to shedding some light on the darkest chapter of the Holocaust — the chapter of the Mengele Twins,” Kor said. “By working together with Indiana State University, we will
illuminate the world with education about human rights. Our partnership will promote peace in our community and beyond,” Kor said. CANDLES is the only organization in the world dedicated to the memory of the twin victims and survivors of medical experiments at Auschwitz. A three-year partnership between Indiana State and CANDLES provides for: - Development of curriculum focused on the Holocaust, genocide, human rights, bioethics as related to human medical experimentation, diversity and inclusion, healing from trauma and literature related to the Holocaust and genocide - Pre-service and in-service teacher training on the Holocaust and genocide - Original research and conferences about the Holocaust and related themes - Regular programming such as film screenings and presentations by scholars, genocide survivors and human rights activists
- Online programs allowing virtual visits to CANDLES and engagement with new curriculum - Advocacy for meaningful inclusion of Holocaust and genocide education in K-16 curriculum - Raising awareness and educating the university community and CANDLES constituents about genocide and human rights crises in the world today - Education of community leaders, policy makers and others concerning the partnership’s impact in promoting genocide awareness and prevention - Collaboratively seek financial support for partnership programs “The partnership will allow Indiana State to strengthen its commitment to social justice and help students understand how their individual and collective actions can impact human rights,” Bradley said. “The university is also eager to expand the partnership with CANDLES beyond the study of history into areas such as bioethics and other health care issues
through our health and human services and genomics programs,” he said. “We look forward to working with CANDLES to continue to raise awareness about genocide and human rights crises both those in the past as well as ones occurring throughout the world today.” Indiana State and CANDLES representatives said students will benefit from the partnership via experiential learning, including internships, volunteerism, community service and employment opportunities while faculty will benefit by enhanced portfolios, new audiences for scholarship research and opportunities to serve the museum. The partnership also calls for shared event space for film screenings, speakers and conferences as well as shared library resources, web space and technical support and co-marketing of events. The university will provide an office on its campus to administer the partnership. Story courtesy of ISU Comunications and Marketing
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ISU professor named Educator of the Year
The Indiana Park and Recreation this even more special is that a number of the Association has recognized Indiana State professional members of this organization University faculty member Steven Smidley are former Indiana State students. I feel as its Educator of the Year. fortunate to have the opportunity to become Smidley, assistant professor professional colleagues with former of recreation management, students and watch their careers coordinator of recreation develop and flourish.” management and youth leadership Recipients of Indiana Park and and director of the Center for Recreation Association awards are Recreation Management at Indiana evaluated by their industry peers State, received the award recently based upon a scoring system for during the association’s state quality of their projects, impact conference in Indianapolis. The on their communities and creative award is presented annually to an solutions, as well as other criteria. outstanding educator or professor An Indiana State faculty who has enhanced parks and member since 1984, Smidley recreation in their community. holds a bachelor’s degree in “This was quite an honor for Educator physical education from Ball State me, particularly because, prior of the Year University as well as a master’s to coming to Indiana State, I degree in recreation and parks was a recreation professional,” administration from Indiana Smidley said. “I have been a member of this University and a doctorate from the organization for some time, was president department of recreation, park, and tourism once, and previously had received the studies at IU. Story courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing Outstanding Professional Award. What made
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Did you College living is easy and cheap
know? HEIDI STAGGS Chief Design Editor
Let’s face it. College is expensive and can be hard to adapt from living at home. After paying tuition, housing and a meal plan, most college students barely have the money left over for the trip home for Winter Break, let alone the random expenses that occur throughout the semester. Coming from a home environment with resources such as a kitchen and a private bathroom can be shocking to those adjusting to residence hall living. There are ways to stretch your dollar while living a college lifestyle, whether you live in an apartment or in a residence hall. Create a budget. Creating a budget can really help save you money and help you be able to do some of the things you really want to participate in while in college. Budgeting doesn’t have to be a big to-do with an elaborate excel sheet and require an accounting class as a prerequisite. In fact, there are several free applications for your smart phone, tablet and computer that help you be budget conscious. While grocery shopping or making that
impromptu trip to Wal-Mart, keep in mind the lifestyle that you are living. Balancing your budget can include clipping coupons or just buying the generic spaghetti sauce and noodles. Believe it or not, it is easy to budget your grocery list if you live without a meal plan on campus or just want to be able to have those home-cooked meals away from home. When shopping, go in knowing how much you want to spend and what you need. For example, if you only have a mini fridge with a tiny freezer, you probably shouldn’t buy an entire family size box of hot-pockets or a bag of frozen chicken. But if you live in an apartment or house with a full-sized refrigerator, it may be better to buy that family pack and separate the meat or veggies in zip-lock bags to freeze and prepare another day. Make a schedule or have a planner. Making a schedule seems redundant, but knowing when your classes are will help know when you will be able to visit the dining hall or be able to take that midafternoon nap. College students aren’t exactly known for their early to bed early to rise attitudes, but getting sleep and eating healthy is an integral part of staying healthy. Check out these tips to help you make sure you are resting enough and balancing a healthy diet. Take a nap. If you have the time during the day, a short nap can do wonders for your energy levels. Just make sure not to nap too close to bedtime or for too long, and a nap will do your body good.
Don’t work in bed. Working in bed can make getting to sleep harder. Keep your work space separate from your sleep space to keep insomnia at bay. Avoid all nighters by getting adequate studytime and group work done early. While you may feel like you need to study all night to do well you might be doing yourself a disservice. Having a planner to plan your study time and group work ahead of time can really help you succeed. Don’t skip meals. Just like pulling all-nighters, skipping meals is unhealthy. With so much to do, it’s easy to forgo eating to run off to class or the library. Pack some snack foods in your back pack such as a granola bar or bag of protein-rich foods that you can eat on the run so you’ll have the energy to keep going. Drink water. Drinking enough water can help boost your concentration as well as keep you from overeating. Make sure to keep hydrated as you go through your day by bringing water with you. Don’t fight stress by eating. The “freshman 15” is a real problem and so is the “College 25” as it is tempting to over-eat all that free pizza that is provided at programs. It can be tempting to reach for a bag of chips or some cookies when you’re stressed out about an impending exam. Eating won’t help your stress go away, so avoid filling up on snacks. Try working out or taking a break instead. Know what services that the university offers. For instance, knowing that public transportation
in the Terre Haute, Ind. area is free as long as you show the bus driver your student ID, can save you the hassle of finding a parking place or dealing with increasing gas prices. Go to athletic events. As students, you get into all athletic events at Indiana State University for free. Yes, I said “FREE!” Supporting your athletic teams is not only something that you should do as Sycamores but also is a fun way to unwind from stress and to take a break. Give back. Giving back doesn’t have to cost you more than you can afford with either money or time. Giving back to the community can be with getting involved with volunteering with the Stop and Serve stations provided by Community Engagement which only takes a minute to help others. Taking time to give back to the community by participating in events like Jam the Bus or service days really does make a difference in the area. Have fun. Most importantly, have fun while in college. Take advantage of the opportunities that attract your interests like joining a fraternity or sorority, studying abroad or going on an alternative break. While ultimately you are in college to pursue a degree, it is important to remember to have fun because these are the years where you will possibly meet those future colleagues and friends that could last a lifetime.
Check your e-mail and Blackboard for syllabi. Download them and look them over before class. Write any questions down.
If you are like us, your room constantly seems like it accumulates more and more throughout the year. Here are a few tips that we think can save you space on a limited budget.
Not enough space for your hangers?
Have a lot of shoes and T-shirts?
Drink soda? Save your pop tabs. Believe it or not, you can save space with these common recyclables.
If you are someone who does not like to hang up their T-shirts and loves to buy shoes, this tip is for you.
Put a pop tab on the hanging part of the hanger, and thread another hanger through. If that doesn’t help, then try using a chain to allow for several hangers to be used.
Maximizing your space in your closet is as easy as putting those shoes under your bed and using those shoe boxes to organize those T-shirts that multiply throughout the year. Instead of folding them, roll them up tightly to save more space.
Where do you keep your toiletries?
Do you really need that?
If you live in a residence hall and cannot keep your toiletries in the bathroom, one common place to put them is in the closet, right?
Still have a closet overflow problem?
Wrong ... Keeping shower shoes and wet towels in your closet is not a wise decision. Instead, keep those toiletries, aside from the towel in a shower caddy, and put the towel up to hang dry.
A trick to clean out your closet is to turn all your hangers around and when you wear a shirt, put it back on the rod the opposite way. At the end of the month, the odd hangers are what you could potentially take home or donate to a local second-hand store. Who said spring cleaning had to wait?
FIVE SIMPLE STEPS TO GET READY FOR CLASS 1. 2. 3. Know where your classes are – if you are new to campus, walk from one building to the next if you have classes back-to-back.
Closet clutter quick fix
Get a planner, or download an app to keep track of campus events, classes, and when major projects are due.
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See what books you need immediately from your syllabi. Ordering books early can save you money when college is expensive.
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Meet new people. See if anyone has your classes. Knowing someone in class boosts study skills and group-work dynamics.
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Studying can be a bore, follow these tips to make it less of a chore HEIDI STAGGS Chief Design Editor Studying shouldn’t be used as a survival technique during deadweek or finals. To be considered a full-time student you must be taking at least 12 credit hours as an undergraduate and nine credit hours as a graduate student. For some, that means you will take at least 3-4 classes each semester. While that may not seem like a lot of work, each credit hour generally requires two to three hours outside of class studying, according to the university’s Web site. On average full-time students are encouraged to study a minimum of 24-36 hours per week. Surviving these recommended hours as well as working and being involved on campus may seem overwhelming. Here are some tips that will help you adjust to studying in college and starting the semester off on the right foot. Keep a calendar. Keeping a calendar is important to
know when you can study and what you need to study for the upcoming days. Having a planner will also help you stay on track and set goals for the semester. Set goals. Are you striving for that 4.0 grade point average? Setting goals for each class will help you stay on track. Go to class. While this may seem silly to even mention, going to class is critical for succeeding in college. Doing the reading before class will help you learn in class by taking effective notes. Take notes. Taking notes is important to help retain information. For some, doodling on a scrap piece of paper will help with learning a certain topic. For others, detailed notes and highlighted information is key to remember. Whether you are a note card person or avid highlighter, taking notes will help you succeed in college. Take breaks. Taking breaks while studying helps
your body rest but also increases productivity. It is recommended that for every hour of studying, you should take a ten minte break to round out the hour. Don’t procrastinate. I will admit that I struggle with procrastination, but when you are able to plan ahead you will realize you have much more free time. Ask questions. If you don’t understand something, ask your professor if he or she could explain it further. Chances are that someone else has a similar question and it will benefit both of you. If you are still having issues grasping a subject, ask for help. If the department doesn’t have a help center, students can contact Tutoring Services by going to Gillum Hall’s 2nd Floor or calling 237-3651 for details. Tutoring Services provided through the Student Academic Services Center are free of charge to students for almost all general education courses.
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Homesickness: a real problem with simple solutions HEIDI STAGGS Chief Design Editor It was August 2008, my mother’s blue truck fully loaded with my mini-fridge and microwave made the 175-mile voyage to Blumberg Hall where I was to live for the year. My mother, all mistyeyed and at the same time eager to let me go, left me on the corner of 5th and Chestnut Street to experience life. I, then, felt a little bit lost as I meandered through the hustle and bustle of parents and their young adults moving in to their homes for a year. As a people-watcher, I observed different dynamics to what I had just experienced. Some parents gave their children extra money for gas to come home next weekend; some parents just couldn’t let go of that lingering hug; and like my mother, some received a phone call less than five minutes after starting the college experience asking “Are you OK?” Associate Dean of Students and Ombudsperson Al Perone recalled his
experience with homesickness as a overcome homesickness with time and freshman. activity.” He said when he came to campus his In the next few weeks, residence halls first semester he knew that he would will begin MAP-Works assessments on not be able to come home until Winter residents. MAP-Works is a tool used Break and only knew his by faculty and staff to help cousin who was living in “I went home every identify at-risk students a different residence hall. weekend until I early in the semester. “I didn’t even see him The MAP-Works until a month or so into got connected with platform identifies school, and I knew if I campus. After I was two distinct types stayed in my room and involved, I started of homesickness — felt sorry for myself that it separation and distress. getting my local wouldn’t help,” he said. “I According to nationwide paper to help me feel MAP-Works got out of my room, met 2010-2011 connected to home.” reporting, everyone on my floor.” statistics At move-in time, Freda Luers, Campus Life illustrate the following: homesickness is not on • More than 50 percent Director the minds of our readers. of students indicated they However, it should missed family, friends and because homesickness is a real challenge significant others to at least a moderate for college students with solid statistics. degree “I believe that some people do get • 83.7 percent of responses indicated homesick, but I don’t think it is a major that homesickness — related issues issue,” Perone said. “Most people can continued into the spring semester.
• The average grade point average for students who indicated high levels of distress homesickness was 2.63 out of 4.0 Students learn within the first few weeks, that they begin to miss the things they often took for granted back home: home cooking, a quiet sleeping environment, privacy and fewer responsibilities. In turn, students rely on visits every weekend to stay in touch and social media. Campus Life Director Freda Luers says that even she went through homesickness as a freshman at Ball State University. “I went home every weekend until I got connected with campus,” she said. “After I was involved [on campus], I started getting my local paper to help me feel connected to home.” Indiana State University offers over 250 student organizations for students to get involved on campus and many programs CONTINUED ON PAGE 25
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opportunities for students throughout the year to help with homesickness. When giving advice to students who are dealing with homesickness, Perone gives the following advice, “Go Do Something. Meet people, join an organization, go to events. The only way to make new friends is to be one and once you make friends, the sickness
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doesn’t have time to settle in.” No matter if you feel connected to campus with new friends or with organizations, homesickness can still be an issue. “It is okay to be homesick,” Luers said. “Talking to someone about it is important, but it is also important to move on and be positive about the campus environment.”
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Talk to someone. If you haven’t yet made friends here, then try a tutor, supervisor, chaplain, nurse or counselor. Keep in good contact with the people you have left behind; arrange a time to go back to see them, perhaps after a few weeks. But also give yourself time within the university to begin to get involved here. Don’t let looking back actually hinder moving forward. Remember that many other people will be sharing similar feelings, although you may assume that they’re doing fine! You can’t read their minds — just as they can’t read yours. You’re allowed to feel sad and homesick! You’re also allowed to enjoy yourself it isn’t being disloyal to those you miss! Be realistic about what to expect from student life and from yourself. Establish a balance between work and leisure: you are not expected to work all the time - you would soon burn out. On the other hand, if you don’t put in enough time on work, you can quickly get behind, which only adds to the stresses. If work is proving too difficult, can you improve your study skills or your organization of time and work so that you gain satisfaction from what you do? There may be people in your college or department who can help in this area. Remember to get enough food and sleep. These affect us emotionally as well as physically. Make contacts and friends through shared activities such as sports or other interests. There are so many clubs and societies within the university and city that you are very likely to find something that suits your particular interests. Many new people will be joining organizations at the beginning of the year — you are unlikely to be the only new person. Give yourself time to adjust: you don’t have to get everything right straight away. Nor do you have to rush into making major decisions about staying or leaving. Check out that you do really want to be at this university, in this college, studying this subject, at this time. Most people come through times of homesickness and go on to do well and enjoy their time at university. But for some it can be right to leave and take another direction. Those who do leave mostly find another course or university with which they are happy, perhaps after taking a year out. But if you are thinking along these lines, you need to take expert advice about the academic, career and financial implications. Speak to your tutor, advisor or the Career Center.
If you are unable to do normal social and academic things, seek professional help either from your doctor or the Student Counseling Center. Don’t wait until the problems have grown impossibly large. To schedule an appointment at the Indiana State University Student Counseling Center, call (812) 237-3939 or stop by the 3rd Floor of the Student Services Building anytime between the hours of 8:30 - 4:00, Monday - Friday.
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The wheels on the bus go ‘round and ‘round Nathan Hedrick Reporter Terre Haute’s transit system is the cheapest, most convenient way to traverse the sprawling metropolis that is Terre Haute. To the students coming in to their first years at Indiana State University, Terre Haute may seem like an intimidating city to explore. Most students who live in dorms stick closely to campus, only going to restaurants or shops within walking distance, which are typically those located on Wabash Ave. The students hailing from larger cities that have complex public transportation may already be familiar with the workings of the bus system. To those incoming Freshmen from quaint hamlets whose public transportation might have been jumping on the back of Old Mr. Peabody’s hay-wagon, this guide will introduce you to the inner workings of the transit system. Luckily for the citizens of Terre Haute, most places that are worth going to have bus stops somewhere close to them. Even luckier for Indiana State students, bus transit in Terre Haute is free with a student ID. While there are a number of buses that run all over the city, the South 7th, Honey Creek Mall and East Wabash bus routes cover most of the entertainment and dining locations students might be interested in. The South 7th Street bus drops passengers off all along 7th Street, where many apartment complexes and residential houses sit, down 3rd Street to areas like K-Mart and the South WalMart and back up by Starbucks and the city library. The East Wabash bus route takes you down Wabash Avenue, where there are
a ton of restaurants and shops, such as Chava’s, J. Gumbo’s, Kroger’s, Jimmy John’s, Original Spaghetti & Sub House and Rick’s Smokehouse. There are also multiple bars scattered across Wabash, like The Verve, Sonka’s and 4th Quarter. At the end of this bus route is the East Wal-Mart, which, unlike the South WalMart, is a Wal-Mart Supercenter. The Honey Creek Mall bus takes passengers south to the eponymous shopping center. This bus route holds most of the interesting stops. The bus
goes to the University Apartments on 3rd St. and snakes down 1st St. to the Mall. From here, you can either make a short walk to the AMC movie theater, enjoy the mall itself or have ice cream at the Baskin Robbins. The bus then crosses 3rd St. and drives through Honey Creek Plaza, which contains Best Buy, Guitar Center, Olive Garden, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Arby’s, Gander Mountain, Buffalo Wild Wings and Penn Station. All routes converge at the transfer station located at 8th St. and Larry Bird
Ave., right next to the Hulman Center on campus. The South 7th and E. Wabash buses leave the transfer center at 15 minutes past the hour, whereas the Honey Creek Mall bus leaves at 45 minutes past the hour. The first bus of the day leaves the transfer center at 6:15 a.m. for the South 7th and E. Wabash buses, and 5:45 a.m. for the Honey Creek Mall bus. The last run for the day time buses is at 5:15 p.m. for the South 7th and E. Wabash buses, and 5:45 p.m. for the Honey Creek Mall bus. At this time, the buses switch to their night time routes, with the last buses for the evening leaving the transfer station at 10:35 p.m. Keep in mind that the transfer station isn’t the only place you can get on the buses. There are designated stops at many street corners marked by a sign. When asked for helpful tips for incoming students on how to properly utilize Terre Haute’s transit system, Carol, a 2-year bus driver, offered these insights: Make sure you have your student ID out and ready to prevent causing a delay of the bus’ departure time. If you are at a bus stop besides the transfer station, make sure you are there waiting on time for when the bus stops there. Don’t bring food or drink onto the bus unless it is in a sealed container or bottle. There is a strict no-profanity rule on each and every one of the buses. As the buses only stop to let passengers off at street corners, make sure you pull the yellow cord that indicates that you want to get off a full block early. Riding the bus is a safe and frugal way to expand your Terre Haute horizons, A Terre Haute city bus leaves the transfer station on the corner of 8th street and Larry and reduce the risk of cabin fever that Bird Avenue to take its riders to a number of local attractions (Photo by Gary Macadaeg). affects many new students.
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Indiana State English professor wins prestigious award Libby Roerig
ISU Communications and Marketing Even a short conversation with Michael Shelden unearths a bevy of who’s who — whether you’re talking about his writing peers, his biographies’ subject matters or the reviewers of his work. The Indiana State University English professor can add another accolade to the list: National Author Winner for the 2014 Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award. Along with a $10,000 prize, Shelden will be recognized at the sixth annual Indiana Authors Award Dinner Oct. 25, at the Central Library in Indianapolis. “It’s always nice to get recognized for something you’ve done that has a kind of official feel to it, that some group thinks your work is worthy of being singled out as good. I’ll take that every day,” Shelden said. The annual National Author award is presented for an entire body of work. For Shelden, that collection consists of
numerous feature articles for leading newspapers and five biographies, including “Orwell: The Authorized Biography,” “Mark Twain, Man in White: The Grand Adventure of His Final Years” and “Young Titan: The Making of Winston Churchill.” In his biographies, Shelden prefers to research and write about a pivotal slice of a person’s life to illuminate a greater truth. “I love the idea of finding out what individual people had to do to become great, what resources of character they had to have,” he said. “When you write about people who are that famous, it’s amazing to see how they created that person out of sometimes a wreckage of life — they fashion a character for themselves and that character becomes famous.” Nonfiction writing gives Shelden the opportunity to combine two of his loves — history and literature. Current events slip by too fast to fully process and appreciate, Shelden says, so he defines
history as anything 20 years ago or earlier. “It’s exciting to me to think I have everything from 1994 backwards to dive back into,” he said. Shelden’s latest project is on Herman Melville during the “Moby Dick” era. “The story of how he created the most famous American novel: It’s another slice of life, in other words. You look at how someone worked to create what turned out to be a masterpiece,” he said. “Moby Dick” didn’t start out as a masterpiece, though; initially, it was a commercial and critical failure. “No one pays attention to Herman Melville for the next 70 years. How do you create a masterpiece, and no one pays attention to it for 70 years? That’s what I call delayed gratification,” Shelden said. “In this so-called Information Age, where every scandal, thought or meal is posted for the world to see, what will biographers of the future have to unearth and discover? Everything,” Shelden said. “People might be in the public eye, but they’re not really telling you who they
are,” he said. “They’ve created a public persona. Part of what a good biography does is getting behind that persona.” People also change, Shelden says. Take President Barack Obama, for instance. He’s still a young man, and once his presidency is over, he could become a completely different man, Shelden said. “The same is true for Bill Clinton. His relationship with the public and our feelings about him have changed since he was president,” Shelden said. “Everyone has some secret or mystery to be revealed. It’s just who we are.” With this most recent award, Shelden, who was a Pulitzer finalist in 1991, is reminded praise can be fleeting. It used to be only newspapers and magazines or few key groups recognized and reviewed literary work. “It’s a different world we live in, where you win an award and someone can say something else on a website. Now, you’re evaluated every day. It’s getting harder to please everyone,” he said. “Even plumbers on Angie’s list — we all get reviewed now.”
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Students encouraged to visit the Math and Writing Center two weeks and start in mid-July,” Bailey can also retake the Maple TA test if said. “This is a great way for students to they want so they can try and get into a The Math and Writing Center in brush up on some of the work they will higher level math class.” Cunningham Memorial Library offers be doing for classes in the fall. Students The summer refresher course costs services to help students seeking help with math and writing projects. Nicole Bailey, the director of the Math and Writing Center, says some of the services included are one-onone sessions, workshops and in-class presentations. “Students can schedule a one-on-one session with a tutor that lasts about an hour,” Bailey said. “We also offer a dropin service for students who are seeking some quick help.” Calculus tables are also offered for students who need them. “This is only about our second year of offering help with math, so it’s still a new service that we offer,” Bailey said. Students who are interested can also register for summer math refreshers at the Math and Writing Center’s website. The Math and Writing Center located on the 1st floor of Cunningham Memorial Library “The summer math refreshers last is a one stop shop for students (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
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$40. The Center also offers writing workshops for those interested in attending. “The writing workshops are available to anybody who wants to attend,” Bailey said. “That includes both students and faculty. Some professors will offer extra credit to students who attend, so it’s a great incentive to come.” According to the Center’s website, the workshops are hour-long presentations on a specific citation, grammar or writing process issue. Distance students can also utilize the Math and Writing Center’s distance tutoring program. According to their website, distance students “can submit their papers to a consultant virtually or meet with a tutor in real time through Collaborate.” Bailey strongly recommends students to stop by the Math and Writing Center Continued on PAGE 31
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if they need any help with their projects. “We help students on all levels, from freshmen to grad students,” Bailey said. “It doesn’t even have to be a homework assignment. If a student needs help
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writing a cover letter, we’re there.” Those who are interested in seeing what else the Math and Writing Center has to offer should visit the website at http://libguides.indstate.edu/content. php?pid=18359 or call at 812-237-2989
A pair of students meet in the Math and Writing center to discuss the finer points of a students’ writing assignment (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
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Breaking down meal plans
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Hungry? Meal plans are available for both resident and commuter students. The plans consist of a mix of Commons Cash and Credits, which allow the user to purchase food from a number of locations on campus. Students can select the meal plan that best suits their needs. Commons Cash holds the same dollar-for-dollar value as cash and can be used in the Commons and at cafe locations such as Jazzman’s Cafe & Bakery, Cup & Chaucer, and Stalker Hall Daily Grind. Credits, however, hold a point value and can only be used in the dining halls at Lincoln Quads and Sycamore Towers and their carryout locations, and also the Commons on weekends. The dining halls are open throughout the day and provide an all-you-can-eat buffet for just the price of admission. Credits make up the bulk of each meal plan, though students are advised to budget Credits and Commons Cash wisely to last the entire semester. Leftover Credits roll over to the next semester as Commons Cash, as long as the student is enrolled and has selected a resident or commuter meal plan. Students with fewer than 28 earned credit hours may not use Commons Cash between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. during the fall semester in order to prevent overcrowding in the Commons. New students are advised to eat in the dining halls during this time. Credits may be used in the Commons beginning on Fridays at 1:30 p.m. and ending at close on Sunday nights. George’s Cafe and Mein Bowl in the Commons do not accept Credits on weekends, but will still accept Commons Cash and other forms of payment. Students who run out of Commons Cash or Credits can add more at any time by visiting the Dining Services Office located in Erickson Hall. Further information and an FAQ can be found on the Dining Services website at https://indstate.sodexomyway.com/ index.html
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Barrett welcomed aboard Indiana State University has selected a veteran law enforcement officer from Terre Haute to serve as its assistant police chief, ISU Police Chief Joseph Newport announced. “What set Michele Barrett apart from others in a highly-qualified pool of candidates was her experience as an investigator. During her 20-plus years of policing, she has earned the respect of her peers, supervisors, the local judiciary, and the public. She will be a great asset to our department,” Newport said. Barrett has served in a variety of roles in the Terre Haute Police Department starting as a patrol officer in 1993. She has also worked as a detective investigating white collar crimes, criminal cases and juvenile cases. In 2008, she was promoted to sergeant, first serving in the uniform division and then in the Violent Crimes Division where she managed the daily assignments of up to 15 detectives and coordinated all facets of crime scenes. For the past two years, she has been responsible for creating, implementing and reviewing Indiana Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission standards within the Terre Haute Police Department. She was recently promoted to lieutenant, becoming the first woman to achieve that rank in the
department’s history. Newport added that Barrett’s administrative and management background in implementing new standards and coordinating communication between the police department, other agencies and individuals will also be beneficial, especially in addressing federal regulations and reporting requirements. “I am excited to start this new chapter in my law enforcement career and am honored to be doing it as a member of the ISU community,” said Barrett. A graduate of Purdue University, Barrett has been recognized with the United States Attorney Award for Excellence for collaborating with the FBI in solving 12 bank robberies throughout Indiana. She also has received numerous awards from the Terre Haute Police Department. Barrett was the first female member of the Special Response Team, a group of police officers that executes high-risk search and arrest warrants, and the first female sergeant to supervise the Violent Crimes Unit. Story courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing
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Jake Odum plays in NBA Summer League with Pacers 81 decision to the Brooklyn Nets in the and was one of just two Pacers to reach opener of the Orlando Summer League double figures scoring. Odum played 16 Former Indiana State standout Jake on July 5. Jake Odum scored 10 points minutes and went 2-of-5 from the field, Odum played on the 2014 Indiana Pacers Summer League team in Orlando from July 5-11. Odum also played in the NBA Summer League Las Vegas for the Sacramento Kings from July 11-16. Odum and the rest of the Pacers worked out at Banker’s Life Fieldhouse before playing their first game on Saturday, July 5 against Brooklyn in the Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League. All of the games in the Orlando Summer League were televised on NBA TV. The Pacers also played on July 7 against Boston, July 9 against Oklahoma City, July 10 against Miami and July 11 in the Championship Round. Odum was joined on the Pacers’ Summer League Team by former Illinois State Redbird Jackie Carmicheal. Former Indiana State standout Jake Odum is seen scrambling for the ball with a Missouri GAME ONE The Indiana Pacers dropped a 101- Valley Conference rival (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
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with both field goals being 3-pointers. Less than five months after breaking Larry Bird’s school record for career made free throws, Odum went a perfect 4-of-4 from the charity stripe in front of Bird in this contest at the Orlando Magic Practice Facility. He added two rebounds and a steal against the Nets.
GAME TWO
The Indiana Pacers rebounded for a 96-77 victory over the Boston Celtics in their second game of the Orlando NBA Summer League. Jake Odum played five minutes in the Pacers’ second game of league play and scored two points, hitting a first-half field goal. In two games played, Odum has now recorded 12 points, averaging 6.0 points per game with a pair of 3-pointers.
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and scored five points for the Pacers. Odum was 1-of-1 from the field and was 3-of4 from the free throw line. He added one rebound and three assists as well as a steal in the winning effort. GAME FOUR Jake Odum and the Pacers moved to 3-1 on the NBA Orlando Summer League with an 84-74 victory over the Miami Heat. Odum played 14 minutes and scored three
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points with two rebounds and two assists in the victory. He also made his third 3-point field goal of the summer against the Heat. GAME FIVE Jake Odum did not play in the Pacers’ 9586 victory over the Boston Celtics as they finished third in the 10-team NBA Orlando Summer League. Odum then made his way out to Las Vegas to participate in the NBA Summer League out west as a member of the Sacramento Kings.
Showcasing his trademark toughness, Jake Odum is seen battling a defender in an effort to force up a shot (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
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Indiana State recognized for its quality and affordability Dave Taylor
ISU Communications and Marketing Two national publications have once again recognized Indiana State University for quality and value. For the fourth straight year, Forbes magazine has included Indiana State on its annual list of America’s Top Colleges while the university has made the Princeton Review’s list of Best Midwestern Colleges for the 11th straight year. Only about 20 percent of the nation’s accredited colleges and universities make the Forbes list, which emphasizes the return students and parents receive from their investment in a college degree, while the Princeton Review bases its list largely on student surveys. “We are pleased to be recognized by both Forbes and the Princeton Review,” said Dan Bradley, Indiana State University president. “Our faculty and staff work hard to deliver a quality education while maintaining
affordability. Being selected for inclusion students, their families and the state of top colleges, Forbes partners with the on these lists is independent verification Indiana.” Washington, D.C.-based Center for that these efforts are paying off for our In producing its list of the nation’s College Affordability and Productivity — CCAP — for America’s Top Colleges. The publication says its list of 650 schools distinguishes itself from competitors by emphasizing output over input. “We’re not all that interested in what gets a student into college, like our peers who focus heavily on selectivity metrics such as high school class rank, SAT scores and the like,” Forbes states. “Our sights are set directly on ROI: What are students getting out of college?” This year, Forbes’ list is based on four primary criteria: post-graduate success, followed by the amount of student debt upon graduation, student satisfaction and graduation rates. “Of the top to schools on Forbes list, seven are highly selective private New England schools,” said John Beacon, vice president for enrollment management, One of Indiana State’s most iconic landmarks, the fountain, helped ISU place among the best Midwest universities (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing). Continued on PAGE 37
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marketing and communications. “Even two-thirds of the 18 Indiana schools named by Forbes on the list are private, so being a public among the privates is gratifying. While being highly selective isn’t our mission at ISU, the fact we are affordable and two-thirds of our graduates are fully employed six months after graduation helped us to be included this year among Forbes top 20 percent of all four-year schools in the country.” The university has recently beefed up its efforts to better prepare students for work, thanks to a $3 million grant from Lilly Endowment. “Thanks to the Lilly grant, we have hired additional employer relations coordinators to build stronger bridges between our students and employers,” Beacon said. “The grant is also helping better inform students about the importance of developing networks, professional skills and credentials earlier in their college careers, to better prepare them for job searches as seniors.” In including Indiana State on its list of 159 Best Midwestern Colleges — a 12-state region stretching from the Dakotas to Ohio — the Princeton Review
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says students it surveyed responded that ISU professors “really care.” Many students chose Indiana State because of its affordability, according to the test preparation and college admission services company, but they find more to love once they arrive, including the way the university fosters “substantive knowledge and practical experience” in its students’ education, or its “emphasis on academics and school pride.” Within students’ concentrations, the “major-specific professors are wonderful” and students find that “professors don’t just lecture, they provide students with hands-on opportunities” and “individualized personal instruction.” To be selected by Princeton Review, colleges and universities must first pass muster for academic excellence, based on data collected in administrator surveys and opinions of staff and counselor advisors. Only then are students surveyed using a secure online system. “We greatly value what students report to us about their experiences at their colleges, just as you would take into account comments you learn from students on a campus visit,” said Rob Franek, who oversees the company’s
Indiana State University’s affordability and skilled faculty helped land it on Forbe’s list of top colleges in America (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
guidebook publishing program. “Only schools that permit us to survey their students are eligible for consideration for our regional ‘best’ designations.” Princeton Review has also recognized
Indiana State among the nation’s “most green” colleges for the past two years and has included the MBA program in the Scott College of Business among the nation’s best for the ninth straight year.
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Indiana State hosted Special Olympics over summer break
Andrew Christman News Editor Indiana State University hosted its 45th annual Summer Special Olympics on June 7th this summer. According to Duchess Adjei, the manager of marketing and public relations for the Special Olympics, nearly 2,500 athletes participated in the summer games. There were also close to 1,200 volunteers helping, those of which included Special Olympic sponsors, ISU students and community members. According to the Special Olympics website, there were also 3,000 spectators and families involved as well. “The summer games were actually founded at ISU,” Adjei said. “This year marked the 45th year that it has taken place and ISU is a big part of its history.” Adjei strongly encourages volunteers to help out with the Special Olympics. “It’s a reward in itself to see them compete,” she said. “It can only be described as life-changing.” Scott Mingle, the director of sports and competition for Special Olympics Indiana, shared an e-mail conversation that he had with ISU junior Ashton Henderson, a volunteer at the Summer Games. Henderson shared her experience of having a gold medal athlete give her his medal after he stopped and asked to have a picture taken with her. “It truly touched my heart and I shared it the following morning with our staff at our daily meeting for Summer Games,” Mingle said. “I also tracked down the athlete’s info and his schedule and shared that with Ashton, and I know they have been in touch.” Henderson was also willing to share her experience.
“I was a member of the high-five chain that got set up,” Henderson said. “I was there with the dance team and it was just great to see how happy all of the athletes were. I met Brandon when he wanted to take a picture with me and was just shocked by how selfless he was.” Henderson also added that while she didn’t get to see Brandon compete, they have been exchanging e-mails and are planning to meet again soon.
“Come and see one event at the state level,” Adjei said. “Watch their faces. There is so much emotion when they are competing, and they push themselves just as hard as any other kind of athlete.” Athletes competed in a total of eight events, including aquatics, bocce, bowling, cycling, horseshoes, powerlifting, track and field and volleyball. Those in attendance of the Summer
Games also attempted to set a Guinness Book of World Records for the world’s longest high five chain. While many took part in the attempt, they did not meet the record. Senior Andrew Garnes was one of the volunteers who was involved in the attempt. “I signed up to try and help set a world record here at ISU,” Garnes said. “It was a very humbling experience to see the athletes so full of life and pushing themselves to their limit. I would highly recommend others to help out or at least come and see them being treated the way they deserve.” Henderson also recommends volunteers to help out with the Summer Games. “It’s a very rewarding experience in itself,” she said. “I’m going to try and become more involved next year and I’m really looking forward to it.” The Summer Games are not the only Special Olympics event to be hosted at ISU; volunteers can participate in the Polar Plunge. In 2013, ISU raised more than $10,000 in support of the Special Olympics. “We are an event-driven organization,” Adjei said. “We’re always looking for volunteers to help with the Summer Games and Polar Plunge.” Special Olympics Indiana will be hosting the FedEx Plane Pull on September 6 at the Indianapolis International Airport as well. “Teams of up to 20 can register to pull a 747,” Adjei said. “All of the proceeds will go to the Special Olympics.” More information can be found on the Participants of the Summer Special Olympics at Indiana State begin their race at the Special Olympics’ Facebook and Twitter start line of the indoor track (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing). pages or by visiting http://soindiana.org.
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Each ton of recycled cardboard saves 46 gallons of oil, and 9 cubic yards of landfill space!
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